Director of Finance - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Director of Finance to provide senior leadership across the Resources Service Area during a critical transition period.
This is a high-profile interim assignment focused on leading the Council’s financial management through year end and into the next budget setting cycle, while supporting the organisation through a significant finance system transition.
What’s on Offer Rate: £900 per day, inside IR35
Hours: 35 per week
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Working pattern: Hybrid
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Council’s finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with the organisation’s core values.
You will work alongside the outgoing post holder during a structured handover period to secure organisational knowledge and ensure continuity of service. While not directly managing the finance system replacement project, you will play a key supporting role in guiding teams through the transition and maintaining service standards.
Key responsibilities:
*Leading the Council’s finance service during a critical year-end and budget preparation period.
*Providing visible strategic leadership across the Resources Service Area.
*Supporting colleagues through the implementation of a new finance system.
*Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and regulatory compliance.
*Maintaining service continuity and performance during organisational change.
*Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the Council.
*Overseeing the smooth transfer of responsibilities during the handover period.
About You You will ideally have:
*Significant senior leadership experience within Local Authority finance
*A strong track record of delivering financial services in complex environments
*Experience operating through periods of organisational or systems change
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
*A commitment to ethical leadership and public service values
*The ability to maintain robust financial controls and governance
*CCAB qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience)
How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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